Around the garden checklist

23 - 29 December 2013

It's time to...

Wash out flower pots and seed trays
Trim back ivy, Virginia creeper and other climbers on walls that are close to gutters and window frames
Test the pH of your soil with a kit and add lime if it's too acidic
Scoop leaves and debris from ponds and water features
Remove pond pumps and filters to wash and store
Look out for special offers on early orders from seed catalogues
Wrap outside taps with insulation to prevent them freezing
Treat fences and timber structures with stain or preservative
Welcome in the new growing season by decluttering your shed or garden store